In a formal representation to both state and central health authorities, Dutta demanded urgent corrective action against the ongoing violation of internship stipend regulations. (File)Raising serious concerns over the alleged non-compliance of government stipend norms at Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Jalandhar, Punjab Youth Congress secretary and Amritsar East (PPCC) coordinator Angad Dutta alleged that PIMS is paying its interns only Rs 11,000 per month, half the mandated amount, despite the clear directive from the state government.According to Dutta, as per official orders issued by the Department of Medical Education & Research, Punjab (DRME), through Letter No. 3.M.E.3-PUN-2025/12220, MBBS interns across the state are entitled to a monthly stipend of Rs 22,000.The same has been implemented by other institutions, including Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMCH), Ludhiana, he said.In a formal representation to both state and central health authorities, Dutta demanded urgent corrective action against the ongoing violation of internship stipend regulations.The representation has been formally submitted to Kumar Rahul, IAS, Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Punjab, Director, DMER Punjab, Deputy Commissioner, Jalandhar, Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India and National Medical Commission (NMC).“This is a blatant violation not only of the Punjab government’s orders but also of the MBBS Internship Regulations under Clause 3, Schedule IV of the Gazette of India,” Dutta said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd